1986 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2010 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Wrangler (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 71 kg more than 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Wrangler. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2010 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Estate | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2103 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
